title: Nursing patient education: a Canadian perspective.
abstract: The health care system in Canada is gradually shifting towards greater emphasis on patient involvement, health promotion and management of chronic illness. Nurses can play a key role in shaping these changes. This article provides an overview of several facets of the nurse's role in patient education: national policy guidelines, standards of care, research and exemplary patient education programs.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jenny
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D006291:Health Policy / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends